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ARTICLE · 12 DECEMBER 2012

Energy And Environmental Update - December 9, 2012

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House and Senate leaders are hoping to close the lame duck session of the 112th Congress by December 24, though there remains a chance that they will return to complete a fiscal cliff deal the week between Christmas and New Years.

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House and Senate leaders are hoping to close the lame duck session of the 112th Congress by December 24, though there remains a chance that they will return to complete a fiscal cliff deal the week between Christmas and New Years. Though a final agreement is still forthcoming, all potential components, including tax extender items such as the production tax credit, are being discussed and scored.

More than 100 groups representing wild life enthusiasts, sportsmen, consumers, conservationists, and environmental advocates sent a letter to Congress December 4 expressing their support for the production tax credit. Additionally, the Western Governors' Association urged Congress to extend the tax credit December 7.

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